In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of Proton X50 in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, with a total of 4 versions, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300), etc.
The OTR price of Hyundai Tucson in Malaysia is RM 143,888 - 197,888, with a total of 5 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige (RM 197,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 4WD Prestige (RM 186,888), 2025 1.6T DCT 2WD Prime (RM 164,888), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X50 is indeed RM 54,088 cheaper than Hyundai Tucson. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Proton can already meet daily needs. But be aware, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

The safety rating of Proton X50 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of Hyundai Tucson is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include SmartSense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays don't lack safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X50 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Hyundai Tucson warranty is 5 years/300,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Proton X50 and Hyundai Tucson are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.